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This Caribbean Island Has a UNESCO World Heritage Site With Sailing, History, and Boutique Hotels

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You can feel the history on the corner of this Caribbean island before you even step through the gates. The stone walls rise from the water’s edge, flanked by tall masts and the gentle sway of yachts. This is Nelson’s Dockyard, the heart of English Harbour in Antigua, and one of the Caribbean’s most evocative […]

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Adults-Only Breathless Resort Opens in Montego Bay

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By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s a new adults-only resort in Jamaica: Breathless Montego Bay Resort and Spa. The latest new all-inclusive property for Apple Leisure Group subsidiary AMResorts held its officially ribbon cutting this week during the JAPEX Jamaica tourism conference. The 150-suite resort, which also offers guests access to the nearby Secrets Wild […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: On the Beach in Carriacou

By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Anne Campbell, who sent in this lovely shot of Hillsborough Beach on the Grenadian island of Carriacou. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last […]

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Turks and Caicos’ Coral Gardens to Reopen Oct. 16

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Coral Gardens resort in Turks and Caicos has announced plans to reopen Monday, Oct. 16. The Providenciales-area property said it had “fared quite well with minimal damage” consisting of unearthed palm trees and a few small broken windows in the wake of this month’s hurricanes. “We are grateful to […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: On the Beach in Carriacou

 By Alexander Britell Tradewind Aviation has  announced that its flights to Nevis would resume on Dec. 15 out of both San Juan and Antigua, with the carrier planning to “go long” on Nevis. Tradewind co-owner David Zipkin told Caribbean Journal that the carrier would not be pulling any St Barth inventory. “We’re behind it 100 […]
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Atlantis Paradise Island Names New President

 By the Caribbean Journal staff The Atlantis Paradise Island resort has a new president. The Bahamas’ flagship resort has named Audrey Oswell as its new president and managing director, the property announced. Oswell had been serving as the resort’s Chief Operating Officer since 2016, having previously held the title of chief gaming officer at Atlantis […]

Eric Ripert, Anthony Bourdain to Headline Cayman Cookout

 By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean’s food festival circuit has only been growing in recent years, but one festival has regularly drawn the biggest names: the Cayman Islands’ Cayman Cookout, now celebrating its 10th anniversary. This year’s festival, which takes place Jan, 10-14, 2018, will be headlined as in years past by superstar chefs […]

Martinique’s Major New Airport Expansion Project

 By the Caribbean Journal staff The increasingly popular Caribbean destination of Martinique is looking to expand and upgrade its airport. The Aime Cesaire Airport Authority has presented plans for its new airport extension project, which will nearly double the size of the airport. The airport aims to “redefine the passenger’s airport experience and offer travelers […]

How to Join Thomas Keller in Cap Cana

 By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the world’s greatest chefs is heading to the Dominican Republic this November for a major culinary event. The Eden Roc at Cap Cana resort in the Dominican Republic is launching a “Thomas Keller Gastronomy and Golf Weekend,” a series of events that will pay homage to Keller’s cuisine […]

Virgin Islands Ferries Resume Operation

 By the Caribbean Journal staff In another positive step in the Virgin Islands’ recovery, ferry service resumed Thursday between the US Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands, according to a statement from the British Virgin Islands tourist board. The Native Son ferry resumed its daily schedule, departing at 9:30 in the morning from Road […]

Here’s How You Can Help Puerto Rico Right Now

 By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean island of Puerto Rico was battered by Hurricane Maria, and the island now faces a humanitarian crisis. Much of the island is still without power, while water and food are increasingly scarce and communications limited. But you can help. We recommend donating to the Unidos por Puerto Rico, […]

Gansevoort Turks and Caicos to Reopen Oct. 5

 By the Caribbean Journal staff Another top Turks and Caicos resort is opening its doors in the wake of Irma and Maria. The Gansevoort Turks and Caicos will reopen for the fall and winter season on Oct. 5. The property did not sustain any “major damage,” from Hurricane Irma, according to a company statement. Hurricane […]